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Hi, I’m
Damién García
RPIC (Remote Pilot In Command) Drone Pilot - FAA Certified
San Diego,CA
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.
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Overview
28
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
3
Certificates
1
Business Owner, working toward a career as a RPIC (Drone Pilot)
1
NAMI (National Assoc on Mental Illness) Peer to Peer Certificate
Work History
Day Media
Remote Pilot in Command
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) for capturing footage of any outdoor or indoor area for Real Estate, Government, Private and Events.
- Have been flying drones successfully for more than 8 years, and in 2023 was among top 80% of Drone owners for most hours spent flying.
- Enhanced flight safety by consistently performing thorough pre-flight checks and maintaining strict adherence to FAA regulations.
Pond5
Exclusive Pond5 Artist Since 2022
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Capture footage of locations across US to be used as stock footage for purchase on Pond5's stock footage site
- Create short clips of usable shots from footage along with content describing footage for upload
Self Employed
Video Production / Gig Worker
05.2012 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Completed print, video and animation projects for small companies and individual clients across North America
- Inner Lion Media Projects - Completed 10 multimedia commercials, interviews and projects for Inner Lion
- Designed website, web video for NBC News National Correspondent Bob Dotson's New York Times Best Seller, American Story
- Sold more than 10,000 copies in first 3 months
- Consultant for PharmaForm Pharmaceutical Company, Completed 2 graphic animation and video production projects
LPL Financial
Information Management / Graphic Designer
11.2010 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Designed and implemented process and standards for import of company-wide policy, procedure, and accumulated source document into knowledge base
- Developed 50-page style and reference manual for 10 incoming staff members to use formulas and design styles for import of information
Legend 3D & Alice in Wonderland
3D Conversion - Asset Management Alice in Wonderland (Disney, Legend 3D)
07.2009 - 03.2010
Job overview
- Worked on 3D conversion and asset management for Alice in Wonderland
- Moved Completed Video Clip Assets from home office in San Diego to branch offices in Los Angeles via daily high speed data transfers
NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical School, Columbia University
Web Design Consultant, Research Staff Assistant (Operations)
02.2008 - 04.2009
Job overview
- Web design consultant and research staff assistant
- Content design, update and creation for over 100 sites that make up public-facing web presence of NYPresbyterian Weill Cornell Columbia University Medical Center
New York University
Systems Operations Admin (Graduate Admissions School of Law), IT Secretary (Information Systems)
01.2005 - 12.2006
Job overview
- Information Technology Systems Operations admin and IT Secretary at New York University
- Managed 5 student employees and office of 55 New York University employees
MAC Cosmetics
Project Coordinator / Operations
03.2002 - 08.2004
Job overview
- Worked as project coordinator and operations administrator at MAC Cosmetics corporate headquarters in Soho
- Worked with Store Support for 90 Mac stores in North America
NBC News
Operations Specialist
07.1996 - 01.2002
Job overview
- Worked as Operations Specialist for th NBC News Division of NBC Universal - IT trainer of 800 NBC News employees
Education
SAN DIEGO PORTSIDE COMMUNITY ACADEMYSan Diego, California
Graduate in Maritime Clean Energy Studies
09.2023 - 05.2023
SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGESan Diego, California
Digital Media in Graphic Design
01.2014 - 05.2016
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGOSan Diego, California
Continuing Education Courses in Flash 1, 2
01.2009 - 05.2010
NEW YORK UNIVERSITYNew York, New York
BS in Communication & Social Justice
01.1998 - 05.2001
Skills
UAV Pilot
undefinedCertification
Interactive Media Certificate Program, San Diego Continuing Education
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Timeline
Remote Pilot in Command
Day Media
01.2024 - Current
Certificate of Achievement, Graduated San Diego Portside Community Accademy
01-2024
UAS Certificate and Registration, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration
12-2023
SAN DIEGO PORTSIDE COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Graduate in Maritime Clean Energy Studies
09.2023 - 05.2023
Exclusive Pond5 Artist Since 2022
Pond5
01.2022 - Current
Interactive Media Certificate Program, San Diego Continuing Education
03-2014
SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE
Digital Media in Graphic Design
01.2014 - 05.2016
Video Production / Gig Worker
Self Employed
05.2012 - 05.2021
Information Management / Graphic Designer
LPL Financial
11.2010 - 05.2011
3D Conversion - Asset Management Alice in Wonderland (Disney, Legend 3D)
Legend 3D & Alice in Wonderland
07.2009 - 03.2010
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO
Continuing Education Courses in Flash 1, 2
01.2009 - 05.2010
Web Design Consultant, Research Staff Assistant (Operations)
NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical School, Columbia University
02.2008 - 04.2009
Systems Operations Admin (Graduate Admissions School of Law), IT Secretary (Information Systems)
New York University
01.2005 - 12.2006
Project Coordinator / Operations
MAC Cosmetics
03.2002 - 08.2004
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
BS in Communication & Social Justice
01.1998 - 05.2001
Operations Specialist
NBC News
07.1996 - 01.2002
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Damien García, a seasoned Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot based in San Diego, CA, boasts over 8 years of successful drone flying experience.
Presently, he serves as a Remote Pilot in Command at Day Media, specializing in capturing captivating footage for Real Estate, Government, Private, and Event sectors. As an Exclusive Pond5 Artist since 2022, Damien adeptly captures and curates footage across the US for Pond5's stock footage platform. Additionally, his versatility shines through his self-employment endeavors, where he delivers top-notch print, video, and animation projects for clients across North America.
Previously, Damien held key roles such as Creative Director at Inner Lion Media Projects, Consultant at PharmaForm, and Multimedia Artist at Damien Garcia Design, amassing a wealth of experience in graphic design, animation, and video production. Complementing his professional journey, Damien has actively volunteered for causes like GLAAD, showcasing his commitment to community engagement.
His educational background spans prestigious institutions like New York University, where he pursued Communication & Social Justice, and San Diego City College, where he honed his skills in Digital Media and Graphic Design.
Certified by the FAA as a UAS Pilot, Damien's dedication to excellence is evident in his diverse portfolio and ongoing commitment to learning and growth.
Software
Premiere Pro
Illustrator
Photoshop
Publications
- NBC News Today Show's American Story, a book by Bob Dotson - Website, San Diego, CA, 05/2013
- IKnow Knowledge base Author's Manual, LPL Financial, 04/2011
- MyBook Store Manager's Policy Book for MAC Stores in North America, 05/2004
Publications
- NBC News Today Show's American Story by Bob Dotson - Website, San Diego, CA, 05/2013
- IKnow Knowledge base Author's Manual, LPL Financial, 04/2011
Important Links
- My Website: http://daymedia.us
- YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/damiennyu
- Sample Real Estate Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0uPrUpRSaI
Volunteer Experience
GLAAD Media Awards, Senior Volunteer Celebrity Escorts, The GLAAD Awards, New York and Los Angeles, 03/2002 - 12/2007
Campaign for Supervisor San Diego District 4 for Monica Montgomery Steppe, Volunteer 5/2023 - 12/2023
Walk for Lyme Disease, Bay Area Lyme Foundation, Drone Pilot Volunteer 2022 - 2024
EMPOWER San Diego, San Diego, California, Community Education, Volunteer 03/2011 - 03/2012
Other Projects
- Rochea Monteleone - Logo Design and Research Consultant, 12/2011, 12/2012
- A Village Divided - San Diego's East Village, Documented Interviews, Photographic Study of Inequality (two parts of one neighborhood separated by MTS Trolley Tracks) 12/2012 - 8/2013
After Effects
Can create dynamic 3-D animation, special effects, masking, green screen, editing and much more with After Effects.
Publications
- NBC News Today Show's American Story by Bob Dotson - Website, San Diego, CA, 05/2013
- IKnow Knowledge base Author's Manual, LPL Financial, 04/2011
Other Projects
- Rochea Monteleone - Logo Design and Research Consultant, 12/2011, 12/2012
- A Village Divided - San Diego's East Village, Documented Interviews, Photographic Study of Inequality (two parts of one neighborhood separated by MTS Trolley Tracks) 12/2012 - 8/2013
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